SPLK-1001 Splunk Basics and Interface Navigation Practice Question
Exhibit
[my_sourcetype] TRANSFORMS-set = set_host_from_ip
Refer to the exhibit. What does this configuration do?
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
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It sets the host field based on IP using a transform
This props.conf stanza applies a transform named 'set_host_from_ip' to all events of sourcetype 'my_sourcetype'. Transforms typically modify field values; this one sets the host field based on the source IP.
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It creates a new sourcetype
Why it's wrong here
This stanza is for existing sourcetype 'my_sourcetype'.
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It clears the host field
Why it's wrong here
Transform likely sets, not clears.
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It enables SSL for the sourcetype
Why it's wrong here
No SSL setting here.
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It sets the host field based on IP using a transform
Why this is correct
The transform name suggests setting host from IP.
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